The BEST Time To See The Northern Lights

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The northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, are a natural light display in the Earth’s sky.

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They occur when charged particles from the sun collide with atoms in the Earth’s upper atmosphere.

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The best atmospheric conditions for viewing occurs during the transitions from winter to spring and fall to winter.

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April, October, and November are the most popular months for northern lights activity across North America.

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It’s more common to see the northern lights in winter as the night skies are darker longer.

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The northern lights are most visible between 9:30 pm and 2:00 am.

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The visibility does not generally last for more than 15-20 minutes unless you’re deep within the auroral ovation.

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